Punta del Este weather in May (Maldonado, Uruguay)

Is Punta del Este a good destination in May, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Punta del Este usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Punta del Este in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 149 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Punta del Este climate page with graphs.

 

Punta del Este, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 149 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uruguay in May

Find out more about the weather in Uruguay and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Punta del Este, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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